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Washington State Challenge Walking Programs

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Washington 39 Counties Walking Program

Washington 39 Counties Walking Program

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About the Programs:
The Washington State Challenge includes various walking programs to give incentive to walking AVA-sanctioned walks in the state of Washington. The walks may be hosted weekend events or self-guided year-round walking events. Washington State Challenge
Washington State All Clubs Challenge:
To achieve this award, you must complete one event (walk, bike or other) for each of the 25 qualifying Washington clubs. To qualify, a club must sponsor at least one seasonal or year-round event. The All Club Events program runs 2008 through 2010. All Clubs Challenge
Washington State 39 Counties Challenge:
Walk an AVA-sanctioned walk in each of the 39 counties of Washington. Record booklet $8. Order Form. Stamp the book with the AVA stamp for each event or write in previously completed events. Send in when complete for an award patch. 39 Counties Program Rules. A color-in the counties t-shirt is available at the ESVA sales tables at many of the hosted walking events.
Town and Trail Walking Challenge:
The Town and Trail program consists of four themed booklets — Nature, Town & Country, Waters and History, one per year starting with Nature in 2004. The $8 booklet challenges you to complete 7 AVA-sanctioned walks for each of the four categories for a total of 28 events. A completed booklet entitles you to a 6"x6" full-color patch. You have three years to complete each booklet. Program Rules.
Dates and Locations:
All programs count both regular weekend hosted walks and self-guided year-round walks sanctioned by the AVA in Washington State.
Walking Event Calendar - AVA
Washington State Year-Round Walks
Town and Trail Program Categorized Year-Round Walks
39 Counties Program List of Year-Round Walks
Registration:
Each program record booklet is available for $8. Order form. Each booklet may be redeemed at no extra charge when full for the award patch for the program.
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